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Reno Evening Gazette

Location

Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1908

Page

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Tragic Fire Train Deaths End Escape Efforts

Seventeen refugees from Meta village near Alpena were burned to death when a relief train derailed after a culvert fire. Thirteen skulls found in the wrecked cars. two more victims burned in their homes. Widespread forest fires threaten towns along the Detroit and Mackinac line as rescuers manage chaotic conditions and unclear casualty totals.

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Hearst Served Libel Suit On Train In Omaha Scene

On Union Pacific train No 2 a deputy sheriff forced entry to Hearst stateroom to serve a 600000 libel and damages summons from Governor Haskell of Oklahoma filed in Douglas County Nebraska. Hearst emerged with papers after a dramatic door breaking, his wife described the scene as she screamed and resisted.

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Police Patrol Glistens in Its New Dress

The city police wagon long used since Reno’s police department has been repainted blue with gold trim. It now bears the label Police Patrol on its sides and a bright red running gear. Officers are eager to test drive the revamped wagon while the old horse remains lively and ready to trot.

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Senator Nixon and F M Lee Visit Winnemucca Bank

Senator Nixon and F M Lee left for Winnemucca to attend the First National Bank meeting. Humboldt county is described as prosperous and the bank is noted as one of the strangest financial institutions in the state.

Nixon F. M. Lee Winnemucca First National bank of Humboldt county

Grunenthal Addresses Labor Hall Gathering on Fourth Street

Frank J. Grunenthal, candidate for the assembly on the Democratic ticket, spoke to union workers at Mechanic’s Labor hall on Fourth street. A Bond crowd of union men attended and gave the candidate a cordial reception. Speeches followed by P. A. Mc Carven and Lee J. Davis.

Frank J. Grunenthal assembly Mechanic’s Labor hall Fourth street P. A. McCarven Lee J. Davis

Opinion OKs voting for those registered in special elections

Sparks residents who registered for a school election may vote in the general election. Justice Pollock sought guidance from District Attorney Moran, who rules that voters who registered for a school or special election before the great register opened retain voting rights in Reno. The opinion cites Nevada statutes permitting such voters to cast ballots even if not listed on the general register.

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O Connor Protest Over Registration Question Raised

The Anti Gambling League lists Frank O Connor among those protested on Wednesday as registered from a cabin on Second Street near the Riverside flour mills. O Connor declares he has lived in Reno sixteen years and voted in every election and asks the Gazette to note the protest as a mistake. Attorney Lewers says hearings will occur this week before Judge Bell, with O Connor and others possibly challenged over registration.

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Senate quotes on tariff reform and Nevada pledge

Senator Dolliver argues tariff revision should come from friends or acquaintances of the nation. Senator Nixon says he would retire from public life rather than abandon the Nevada state police bill or fail to defend the state's peace and honor.

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Largest Rally in History Held by Republicans Last Night

A Nevada crowd packed the Aetna rink to hear Senators Dolliver and Nixon defend the Republican program. Dolliver praised Roosevelt era ideals, attacked Bryan, and urged party unity. Nixon echoed the call, underscoring theだtariff issue and national character, ending before Page Two.

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Our Clothing Stands for Quality and Care

The store proclaims its role as an authoritative clothes shop, stressing double ambition and caution in purchases. It promises perfect fit and premium cloth, noting higher initial costs justify longer wear and superior style.

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